New day, new make of car. NEVS & ICONIQ.
Yesterday, NEVS issued a press release, which had it at the second glance at the latest. So much so that some explanations about the possible backgrounds are appropriate. Why is? NEVS and ICONIQ are two new, unknown car brands.
And had NEVS not accidentally bought the former Saab factory before 5 years and started to revive the Saab brand, the company would not interest us. That with Saab and the planned comeback is now over, but it created around 1.000 jobs in Trollhättan and a new plant in China. In addition, one promises to cultivate the Saab heritage.
Yesterday, the communication on cooperation between NEVS and ICONIQ, which is available at NEVS, came. It explains in part the current situation in Trollhättan, perhaps also the personnel changes, and stands for the future direction of NEVS.
Some notes and background information from my page.
"Both companies will cooperate on the development of shared technology for their future vehicles to benefit from the Swedish expertise, to maximize industrial synergies."
ICONIQ presented the Seven in Shanghai a few days ago. He is the first product of the brand and should go 2018 in series. It is being built at the NEVS plant in Tianjin. Both companies want to develop and produce electric cars together in the future. NEVS and ICONIQ will use common platforms for this. Behind it could be more than just a close interdependence, the companies have overlaps in the ownership structure. THT is a partner in both NEVS and ICONIQ. It would be possible for two companies to become one in the short term. That would not be unusual and the Chinese way of creating facts.
“NEVS wants to develop an E-segment EV Commuter vehicle, with production start 2020.”
The E-segment stands for vehicles with a length of 5 meters upwards. According to NEVS information, behind it lies a luxurious, all-electric SUV with up to 7 seats. It will be built from 2020 in both Trollhättan and Tianjiin.
The electric vehicle in the E-segment could be placed similar to the Tesla X model and will be the first globally available product of the NEVS brand.
“The first NEVS 'car to market will be the 9-3 Sedan EV in China, potentially followed by other 9-3 models before the global launch of the NEVS EV Commuter in 2020.”
Perhaps more interesting from a blog point of view is the prospect of producing other models based on the Saab 9-3. So far, the sedan has always been mentioned, other variants have not been publicly discussed. But it is also a fact that NEVS was planning a new edition of the 2015-9 sports suit for the 3 model year. That didn't happen and I wasn't sure yet whether NEVS had the rights to the vehicle.
In the meantime we have learned that apart from a few parts that are under GM ownership, the NEVS station wagon could also be reissued. Even with the sedan, GM patents forced NEVS to redesign parts, the 2014 model year “GM-free” came onto the market.
What will be left of the Saab legacy at NEVS is the question that actually drives us. There is movement in Sweden, some things seem possible. In every direction. Before we form a judgment, we should be patient for a few more weeks. NEVS’s first public appearance will be CES Asia in June.
There, according to our information, much more can be seen than just a few apps.
ICONIQ Seven = VW bus with Land Rover Velar bonds.
So automobile does not go NEVS: /
Yes, this box is unbelievable. The worst part is those headlights that are too high, how can this even be allowed? They dazzle every normal car endlessly, whether from the front or the rear. But fits in with the “now I am society”.
It is similar in most SUVs.
Trucks usually have the headlights lowered, but they certainly have stricter regulations, as with the diesel exhaust emissions.
ICONLOADS! ! !
I had to click away the ICONIQ Seven very quickly so as not to get upset unnecessarily ...
I am looking forward to a weekend with my SAAB.
That's news! Thanks for the information! Since you may be curious what NEVS will show at CES.
As far as the 9-3EV is concerned, a convertible could be a great addition to the station wagon. A full-electric convertible in this class, there are not known to my knowledge. Such a model would provide a further link to the SAAB heritage and unique selling point in the market for EVs. Due to air pollution in China's mega-cities, the model would be more for the European and American markets.
Hopefully NEVS will not take an example of the design of the new partner ICONIQ. The Seven is one of the worst design disasters I've ever seen. Which sick brain is thinking so ?! The car looks like an accident car before the first delivery.
I wouldn't see it like an accident car - more like a “badly improved” VW bus. In any case, the design went completely wrong.
It would be interesting to find out whether a brilliant designer is going on board in Trollhättan - an extremely important matter for the planned continuation of the SAAB line (hopefully not only in terms of design).
Thanks for this news from Trollcity. Without this blog I would say “I have no idea what z. Happened in Trollhättan ”.
It remains exciting and interesting ... we will see how “the legacy of SAAB” will be treated further ...
The timeless, perhaps cool elegance of the VILLAGE inspires me more and more!
We'll see what is made of it in China ...
oooo 2020 this si to slow, i hope new model come xnumx, volvo and other brand start full electric cars soon
I'm curious what makes NEVS out of the 9-3. Are there any details?
Unfortunately there was nothing we could / should communicate additionally. We are just as excited.